jmdict
1247280
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<entry>
<ent_seq>1247280</ent_seq>
<k_ele>
<keb>君子豹変</keb>
</k_ele>
<r_ele>
<reb>くんしひょうへん</reb>
</r_ele>
<sense>
<pos>&n;</pos>
<misc>&yoji;</misc>
<gloss>the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances</gloss>
<gloss>the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them</gloss>
</sense>
<sense>
<pos>&n;</pos>
<misc>&yoji;</misc>
<s_inf>in colloquial usage, ironically or as an excuse</s_inf>
<gloss>the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor</gloss>
</sense>
</entry>